Every year around this time – the weather is already horrid – but this year – we haven’t seen much snow – in fact there are days I just have my sweater on – and nothing else. So you can imagine how scary I am now – because Winter has just began – and we haven’t seen much of anything as of yet. Plus you and I know that weather doesn’t turn good till about May here. So if it ain’t starting yet – when is it going to end? I’m not complaining and even though today is really cold – it’s still better than getting a snow storm or a blizzard right? the water on the ground had turned to ice over night – but pretty calm still. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hope for the best.
First SnowMan In 2010
We had some snow for this year – and there was enough left this morning – to let Chloe make a small snowman. She couldn’t wait to get into her snow pants and go out and play.
See her snowman? it’s small – but she did like it so much.
Christmas Shopping
Christmas shopping is almost impossible for us – because we own our own business and have a kid – and we have very limited time – so we resort to doing our shopping online. Not only is it convenient – most places like when you buy apple bottom, one can get free shipping! awesome right. How are you making out with your Christmas shopping? like I said – PB always waits to the last minute – as for me – I shop smart – i buy all my friends and families online – that way they will get their presents on time every time. And no hassle with buying online because if it doesn’t fit or for any reason they are not suitable – most places return policy is not only good – they give you a label to ship back to them for free. Super awesome to shop online!
Migrating To Canada? Check Out The Weather!
Brrrrr..!! it’s cold out there today! it’s not even the end of November yet and it already feels like the winter! Yes! every year – I don’t know how I survived such horrid weather – it’s so cold that even with the heat on in the entire store – my hands are still cold and I need a little heater below my desk.
And power or oil or even wood is just as expensive – to heat the house or the store – during the winter. Alot of folks cannot afford to heat the house to keep their children warm – and to feed them at the same time. Winter can be harsh and long here in Canada – sometimes we are snowed in for days – sometimes there is no power for days. So if you are thinking of migrating – make sure you can withstand the harsh weather here before you move away fromt he comforts of your home.
Good Hotel Rates & Good Weather
Good hotel rates and good weather = to a quick trip up to the city. Yes ! it was last minute decision – but we saw some good hotel rates for downtown halifax – and the weather was not too cold – so we packed and headed up to the city for 2 days and 1 night. Short notice – but I had to get up and get my sushi, sashimi and Asian groceries. Woohoo!!
Winter Is Coming Too Soon
It’s so cold for the last one week – we had to get oil put into the furnace and fired up the furnace today. Winter seems to be coming too soon this year – so i started reading more on glucosamine chondroitin msm – because I have mild arthritis. I think it is because after having Chloe – I never really did the 30 days confinement since I’m all alone in Canada. I had told PB about the confinement – and I had also told PB’s mother about the food that I needed to eat during the 30 days – but I guess they just don’t practice it. So whenever the weather start changing – cold like now – my bones hurt – not pain – but really sore. The price to pay eh – for migrating to such a cold place. If I could turn the clock back – I would want PB to go to Singapore and migrate there instead after all, my health is just as important as his career right?
Preparing For Winter Already
Yes! we have to start preparing for winter already – even though officially – winter doesn’t start till December – but sometimes ours start as early as October. One year – when we weren’t expecting it – we had a snowstorm in late October – yes that suxs! big time! so now we are always ahead of time – and this year we are looking at getting the electric fireplace insert replacing our gas log. Why? it’s a lot cleaner that’s for sure – and also we hear it’s a lot cheaper to run the electric fireplace with the insert. I can’t wait to see how it works and see how much savings we are going to get from it – but i’ll be sure to let everyone know. Anyone out there using electric fireplace – you check it out too.
The Fall Brings Lots Of Rain
The fall brings lots of rain here and rain boots is a must for everyone – especially the kids. Lucky for me – Chloe loves wearing her rain boots – in fact if she could wear it everyday – she would. It was wet this morning from yesterday’s rain – but because today is photo day for school – she was really torn in between wearing a pretty shoe and her rain boots. As you can see – she chose her rain boots instead – the wind was also cold this morning – so she had her gloves on as well. I guess rain is better than snow – I’ll take the rain anytime – just no hurricane please.
Welcome Fall 2010
Well, the fall is here – the weather is getting colder in this small little town and Chloe had been in school for almost 3 weeks now. She settled into school this year – a lot quicker than we expected. In fact, this year – we see more changes in my little princess – no more teddy at school and no more sippy cup and no more fussing about school.
While Chloe is settling into school – we all got sick last week – and with no help at the store – and Chloe’s grammie couldn’t take her on Saturdays – it was definitely hard on us – but as usual – we survived and feel a lot better now. I also took a bad fall at the store last week – while playing with Chloe – because I didn’t wanna leave her to play on her own for too long. So because of the fall – I couldn’t do very much – knees with rug burn and the entire hand from shoulder to wrist all bruised and unable to do much either – but we survived the week.
The store had been busy – and people are already shopping for Christmas – and us – we are making the most of our new routines and new school year but most importantly – we continue to focus on our health and and my fitness routine. Also, I’ve come to a new resolution and will think first for myself and Chloe before any other things – from this day on – I will strive to do one thing – and that is to bring Chloe and myself home to visit family and friends. Soon everyone – soon – I will be able to travel – on my own with Chloe and go home for a much needed break.
Hurricane Earl Coming
Every year we are hit by some kind of hurricane – and for the last few days – warnings had been going on non-stop warning on the radio. So everyone here is speculating if it will hit us. At the morning’s forecast from the Canadian Hurricane Center – it is said to be Cat 3 for Hurricane Earl and likely to affect Atlantic Canada this weekend and we are in Atlantic Canada – for those who do not know by now.
Am I worried? Nahhh!!! we are at the lower part of Atlantic Canada and even if we do get hit – the impact will probably be very little. We will lose the power and some trees will fall down and some rain will come – but I cannot foresee us being hit big time. We survived all sorts of weather here for the last 10 yrs – i think I will survive this one. But if you don’t see me online this weekend – you will know why eh.